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The Syrian government has claimed its force have killed over 33 Turkish soldiers in northwestern province.Meanwhile, Turkey has vowed to respond in kind with attacks on all their positions.The rapid escalation of the conflict on Friday…

Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation in UAE has provided food aid to about 32000 families in Madagascar.The foundation explained that its delegation visited the capital of Madagascar on Thursday 27 February, 2020.It said the visit was…

Muslim World League (MWL) Secretary General, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, has launched the initiatives of youth protection from extremist, violent ideas and implementation mechanisms.Al-Issa launched the initiatives during an…

The United Nations Secretary general, Antonio Guterres has expressed his displeasure over the rate of attack and casualties in New Delhi.Guterres called for exercise of restraint on the situation.Stephane Dujarric, Guterres’ spokesman,…

Iranian Vice President for Women and Family Affairs Masoumeh Ebtekar has tested positive for coronavirus.Ebtekar is the first member of President Hassan Rouahni’s cabinet to be infected with the novel coronavirus.Earlier today, the…

International soccer star Didier Drogba has helped his birthplace, Côte d’Ivoire, strike gold.Drogba received MOUs for a total of $15 billion in commitments to back tourism projects in the West African country.This breakthrough is…

Ethiopia government has officially announced its intention to release a number of high-profile prisoners in a sincere attempt to entrench “national good” in the country.Zinabu Tunu, the Attorney General's spokesperson, disclosed this in…

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) has issued a statement to mourn the passing of Barbara Elaine Smith, better known as “B. Smith”.Barbara, a restaurateur, author, and former fashion model, died of Alzheimer’s disease…

United Nations has called for Nominations for Nelson Mandela PrizeThe Prize, which was established in June 2014 by the United Nations General Assembly, aimed at recognizing the achievements of those who dedicate their lives to the service…

The African multi billionaire group, Dangote Group, has invested about N63 billion in the South Eastern motor manufacturing company (ANAMMCO).The investment began in 2016 with an agreement with Transit Support Services (TSS), a…

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has received a huge sum $10 million donation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.Director-General of FAO, QU Dongyu, stated that the donation aimed at fighting the Desert Locust upsurge…

The Republic of Congo has begun the installation of live-saving solar in hospitals.The 100 solar panels and seven batteries are capable of accumulating the necessary energy to run the facilities for two full daysIn remote parts of…

A US congressman, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, has endorsed Bloomberg for president in the November presidential election.Josh, who was elected into the congress in 2016, stated that a more experienced person is needed in the White House.…

A court in China has sentenced Chinese-born Swedish citizen, Gui Minhai, to 10 years in prison.The book publisher received the penalty for illegally providing intelligence abroad in a case that has rattled relations between Beijing and…

The African Development Bank, in collaboration with the government of Nigeria, has held a workshop to address the categorization and location of the SAPZsThe workshop held between 17 and 18 February, 2020 in the country's federal…

Tanzania has won the best international wildlife destination.The country achieved the feat ahead of its wildlife tourism rivals, South Africa and Kenya, in OLTA’s 2020 edition in New Delhi, on Sunday.Tanzania continues to maintain…

UN's Deputy Secretary-general, General Amina Mahommed, disclosed this on Sunday 23rd February, 2020 at the 6th Africa Regional Forum on sustainable development in Zimbabwe.He observed that alongside the human population, Africa’s…

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has announced his resignation.Mahathir disclosed this on Monday 24, February 2020. He noted that he had informed the country's king.Therefore, Mahathir's resignation will pave the way for a…

South Sudan has inaugurated a transitional government.The governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and the Kingdom of Norway disclosed this in a statement on Saturday 22nd February, 2020."The formation of…

Authorities in Saudi Arabia have ordered the arrest of a female rapper for appearing in a music video.The authorities asserted that the rapper's song, Bint Mecca, or Girl from Mecca, negated the customs and traditions of the holy city.…

About nine people have died and 37 others injured in Turkey's Van province earthquake.The country's Health Minister, Fahrettin Koca, disclosed that nine people are in serious condition.The Interior Minister, Suleyman Soylu, confirmed…

Some key leaders of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) have died in an air bombardment.The Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, disclosed this on Saturday 22…

Salva Kiir, the President of South Sudan, has appointed former rebel leader, Riek Machar, as his Vice President.Minister of information, Michael Makuei, confirmed the appointment and the dissolution of all institutions at national and…

Ecobank Group has announced the commencement of the registration for its annual programme, Fintech Challenge.Ecobank Group Executive, Operations & Technology, Eddy Ogbogu, stated that fintechs would give African start-ups the…

Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COFP) has partnered Faith for Peace Initiative (FPI) to organize a forum to strengthen interfaith in the country.According to the organizers, the forum was aimed at building peace and unity among…

Food security has worsened significantly in areas hit by floods in South Sudan.This was disclosed in reports released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and…

Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) in partnership with Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has hosted a roundtable discussion with Kenyan and U.S. business leaders and government officials to explore how the private sector can support this…

A four-year, multi-country initiative aimed at helping refugees and forcibly displaced individuals with sustainable solutions to support better integration and inclusion has been introduced in Sudan.The initiative was launched in Sudan on…

Khaled Heeba, 31, a Syrian refugee has been shot and killed in the United States.Khaled, a victim of US brutality fled Syrian to the USA and resided in the Baltimore city where he ran pissa delivery route.Heeba became a victim to the…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting a church in a village in northern Burkina FasoIt was reported that several people were killed and many others injured in…